School of Humanities and Social Sciences

About the Conference
The Criminology and Criminal Justice Conference (CCJC) is a creation of the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the United States International University-Africa in Nairobi, Kenya. The CCJC’s mission is to provide a forum for academics, practitioners, and students a platform to share research relating to crime prevention, good practice, and strategies for policy and prevention of crime. The CCJC is the only conference in the East African region that is held annually and brings together academics, practitioners, and students across the East African region, Africa, and the World.

To this effect, the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice under the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at USIU-Africa is organizing for the 8th Criminology and Criminal Justice Conference 2025 which will be held at the serene and beautiful campus of the United States International University-Africa on July 24t o 25, 2025, and is therefore inviting submission of papers for the conference.

Call For Papers

Theme: Rethinking Criminal Justice in the Global South: Emerging Trends, Challenges, and Innovations
The evolving criminal justice landscape in the Global South presents complex challenges and opportunities. From technological advancements to shifts in legal frameworks, justice systems must adapt to new realities while addressing systemic inequalities, human rights concerns, and the rise of transnational crimes. This conference aims to bring together scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to critically examine emerging trends in criminal justice and propose innovative solutions to contemporary issues.

Sub-Themes:

1. Digital Transformation and Crime: The role of technology in crime prevention, digital forensics, cybercrime, and AI in law enforcement.
2. Restorative and Alternative Justice Approaches: Examining community-centered justice, Indigenous practices, and non-carceral responses to crime.
3. Transnational and Organized Crime: Human trafficking, terrorism, drug trafficking, and international cooperation in criminal justice.
4. Criminal Justice and Human Rights: Addressing police brutality, wrongful convictions, prison reforms, and access to justice for marginalized groups.
5. Environmental and Economic Crimes: Legal responses to environmental degradation, corruption, financial crimes, and corporate accountability.

Submission Guidelines & Timelines:

• Proposal Submission (Title & Abstract - 300 words): March 15, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: April 5, 2025
• Full Paper Submission (6,000–8,000 words): June 15, 2025

Conference fee:

• Academics, researchers and professionals: $80
• Students: $20

All submissions should be sent to ccjc@usiu.ac.ke with the subject line “Criminology & Criminal Justice Conference 2025 Submission.” Papers will be peer-reviewed, and selected works may be published in an edited volume or journal special issue in the Africa Journal of Crime and Justice.

For inquiries, contact the Conference Organizer’s ccjc@usiu.ac.ke.

We look forward to your contributions!

Registration

• Kindly register here

Conference Charges

• U$D 50 - For all
• U$D 10 - For Students

Payment Options

MPESA MOBILE MONEY

• Paybill: 516 900
• Account No.: CCJC2024

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Bank: NCBA BANK KENYA PLC.

A/c Name: USIU or U.S International University
KES Account No. 6438840014 or USD Account Number: 6462210014
Branch Name: Upper Hill
Swift Code: CBAFKENX

Intermediary bank: JP Morgan Chase Bank, New York
Intermediary bank Code: Swift Code: CHASUS33
Routing number: 021000021

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Bank: CO-OPERATIVE BANK OF KENYA

A/c Name: United States International University - Africa
KES Account No. 01120002134100
Branch Name: CO-OP House, Haile Selassie Avenue
Swift Code: KCOOKENA

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Bank: STANDARD CHARTERED BANK KENYA

A/c Name: United States International University - Africa
KES Account No. 0104023439700
Branch Name: Kenyatta Avenue
Swift Code: SCBLKENX

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Bank: KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK

A/c Name: United States International University - Africa
KES Account No. 1179516710
Branch Name: Thika Road Mall
Swift Code: KCBLKENX